Cecilia Gruber
Welcome New BISC Faculty Members
BISC is excited to welcome several new, accomplished surgical care professionals and researchers to our Faculty this year! We are excited about the depth of experience and knowledge you will bring to our learners. SURG 510 – Dr. Sam Bugis SURG 517 – Dr. Emily Schaeffer SURG 518 – Dr. Ryan Falk and Dr. Stuart […]
Student Spotlight: Willow Thickson
Dr. Willow Thickson is a recent UBC medical graduate, who is Cree, Ashininaabe and Métis from the Michel First Nation in Alberta. She has an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology and Health Science from UBC with a minor in science specifically focused on biochemical nutrition. Willow has held many positions such as the Vice President of […]
Publication Feature: Lessons from developing, implementing and sustaining a participatory partnership for children’s surgical care in Tanzania
Dr. Godfrey Sama Philipo, BISC Adunct Professor, along with Shobhana Nagraj, Zaitun M Bokhary,and Kokila Lakhoo, recently published an article that shares experiences on developing, implementing and sustaining a partnership in global children’s surgery in Tanzania. To read the full text, please visit here. Abstract: Global surgery is an essential component of Universal Health Coverage. […]
Congratulations to BISC Spring 2021 Graduates!
Congratulations to all BISC Spring 2021 graduates! In May 2021, the first cohort of students will graduate from the Master of Global Surgical Care and several students will also graduate from our Graduate Certificate of Global Surgical Care.
Graduate Feature: Sydney Girard
Sydney Girard is a radiation therapist who has worked across Canada primarily in centres that serve northern and rural communities with diverse populations (Aboriginal, French, and immigrant). Currently, she works at the North Eastern Cancer Centre in Sudbury Ontario as well as with the local Public Health Unit in the COVID-19 vaccination clinics. Her interest […]